Fatal crash along Route 322 in East Bradford

A motorist was killed Sunday night after losing control of a Dodge Avenger on Route 322 between Valley Creek Road and North Creek Road in East Bradford. Police say the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control on a curve, left the road and struck a utility pole, which snapped about five feet off the ground. PECO crews were called to stabilize the pole, and power lines did not appear to be affected. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. West Chester Police, West Bradford and West Chester fire Companies, West Bradford and West Chester fire police, and the Chester County Coroner responded. / Staff photo by Tom Kelly IV